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Microsoft to shut Nairobi engineering centre, putting 400 jobs at risk

Microsoft is winding down its Africa Development Centre in Nairobi, opened in 2019. About 400 employees were asked to meet managers by October 16 to discuss exit options, with fewer than 10 staff expected to remain. The company closed its Lagos centre in 2024.

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Microsoft to shut Nairobi engineering centre, putting 400 jobs at risk

Nairobi ADC closure puts nearly 400 jobs at risk
Staff asked to discuss exit terms with managers by October 16
Fewer than 10 employees may remain, including sales and AI for Good
Microsoft pledged over $100 million for African engineering in 2019

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